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UCAS tariff to be axed
From the Press Association, via Yahoo News: The points-based system used by students applying to higher education is now likely to be scrapped after the move gained widespread support from universities and schools. Around two-thirds are in favour of proposals to axe the Ucas “tariff system”, according to a report by the admissions service. Instead, … Continue reading
Oxford announces new Scholarships for low-income students
From the BBC: Oxford University will use a record donation to abolish the tuition fee increase for its poorest students – keeping fees at £3,500 per year. In a bid to remove financial barriers, eligible students will also receive funding for all their living costs. With matched funding, a £75m donation from Michael Moritz and … Continue reading
The return of O-Levels
From the BBC: [Education Secretary] Mr Gove is reported to be preparing to scrap GCSEs for England from autumn 2014, but did not confirm any details… Mr Gove said action was needed because the current exam system was letting children down. “Children are working harder than ever but we are hearing that the system is … Continue reading
Medicine Without Doctors?
From an excellent article at The Economist on changing trends in medicine: With the 21st century certain to see soaring demand for health care, the doctors’ star might seem in the ascendant still. By 2030, 22% of people in the OECD club of rich countries will be 65 or older, nearly double the share in … Continue reading
Don’t copy UCAS Personal Statements!
From the Press Association: In 2011, 8,458 university applicants were flagged up as having similarities in the personal statements, compared to 2,450 in 2010, according to figures obtained from admissions body Ucas by Radio 4′s You and Yours programme through a Freedom of Information request. In 2008, 3,098 applicants had their statements flagged. As part … Continue reading
Debt, Tuition Fees and Studying Medicine
From the BBC: The prospect of high student debt and increased pension contributions could discourage young people from entering medicine, [Tom Dolphin, of the British Medical Association] has warned. Areas to think about: Are you worried about the prospect of higher tuition fees? Has it discouraged you from applying to medicine? TUITION FEE FACTS (summary … Continue reading
CHANGE for 2012: UKCAT new SJT subtest; exam lengthened
The UKCAT exam in 2012 will now include a fifth subtest, Situational Judgement. UKCAT are piloting an additional assessment called a Situational Judgement Test (SJT). The SJT subtest is designed to assess your judgement regarding healthcare related scenarios. The aim of the pilot is to evaluate the appropriateness for future use and your input into … Continue reading
IMPORTANT CHANGE: Oxford Graduate Medicine – BMAT to be used
A warning to all graduate applicants for the accelerated 4-year Medicine course at Oxford: the 2012 selection procedure for 2013 entry has changed from previous years. Instead of UKCAT, students will have to sit the BMAT exam. This brings the graduate selection test into alignment with the undergraduate one. More information can be found here. … Continue reading
Oxford Medical School Admission Statistics 2012
Click here to see statistics from the 2011 admissions round (2012 entry) Key points: The mean BMAT score was 55% (similar to 2010); this rose for to those short-listed to 66% (similar in 2010). For those with an offer of a place, the mean adjusted BMAT score was 68%. The mean number of total GCSE … Continue reading
UKCAT For Dummies – available now!
UKCAT For Dummies is written by the founders of GeMS – Get into Medical School, building on the success of their popular UKCAT preparation course. The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is a standardized test used as an entrance examination for the majority of medical and dental schools in the UK. Its purpose is to … Continue reading
